The Portland daily press., 1887-11-26

sided at revolutionary meeting this even
ing at which two thousand were present.
Deputies Camelinet and Basty delivered vio-
lent speeches against M. Ferry and declared
it necessary for the people TO march TO the
Hotel de Vile to prevent him going TO the
Tuilleries. A resolution was adopted declar-
ing that the people called upon the popular
forces to organize and TO venture everything
against extOrtiOners and traitors. The meet
ing dispersed with cries Of "Vive La Com
mune"
The Affairs OF France.
PARIS, Nov 24-President Grevy Of
France has requsted NJ. Rlbot to form a cab
met, and charged him to convey TO the
Chamber his message Of resignation. M.
Ribot said that as the message was political
act, the tenor of which required the approval
Of the cabinet, the President ought to confer
with the retiring ministers M. GIeyy ac-
cordlngly summoned M. k0uvier and MS col
leagues. 1t Is reported that M. kibot In q
second interview, advised the President to
retain the Rouvier ministry In offiee until ne
had resigned. -,
probably include M. Flourens, NJ. Waldeck-
Rousseau, NJ. Sadi-Carnot and General Fer
ron. The Radical journals strongly oppose
the election Of General Saussier to the Pres
idency.
Immediately upon M. Greyy's announce
ment Of bis resignation. plenary meeting
Of the groups Of the Left will select a can.
didate for the Presidency. At a meeting OF
Radicals 1t was decided TO res0lutely oppose
any military candidate.
The Rouvier cabinet had a conference
with M. Grevy yesterday. nj. Grevy init
mated that he had definitely decided TO re-
sign. His message will be read in the Cham
Der Of Deputies on Monday. The two cham
bers will probably assemble on Tuesday:
M. Rouvier on being shown the text OF M.
Grevy's message. objected to 1t as too com
minatory, saving that ii would cause storm
in the chamber. NJ. Ribot overcame M.
ROuvier's objection, but he himself IS urging
NJ. Grevy to modify the message. NJ. Greyy
appears to nave greatly aged within the last
few days. The Repu6llean party desires 20
hold caucus before the Congress meets, Ia
order to insure a unanimous vote and avoid
the chance Of a split, which might enable the
opportunists. led by M. Ferry. to bring In
General Saussier with the help OF the Mon
archiSts.
The Extreme Radicals are trying to pre-
pare charge Of treason against M. Grevy
for his personal action toward the govern
ment of Peru and the French tribunals In
the Dreyfus guano affair.
1t Is stated that Gen, Sarssier mas askea
permission Of the War Minister to announce
In the newspapers his refusal to contest the
presidency. This leaves three candidates,
NM. Floquet, Ferry and de Freycinet.
mr.. Balfour Says o'Brien will Not be
Forced to Wear the Prison Dress
LONDON, Nov. pa letter written by
Mr.. Balfour, ChiefSecretary for Ireland, has
been published. 1t refers to the "Gratesque
Episode" Of O'Brien's clothes. and says /:
"0'Brien was not treated with leniency or
severity. He succeeded in sheltering him
self under the medical opinion that his lungs
were delicate and his hearts action weak.
The letter says that II O'Brien refuses 70
wear the prison dress, force Will not be ap-
piled to compel him.
Liberals with Opposing Views.
It is probable that split will shortly oc-
cur in the National Liberal Club.
Eighty-eight members have made requisi-
tion upcn the committees to convene meet
ing Of the club to debate resolution tnat,
in the interests Of the party, members snoula
actively engage in political wo<k. Many
Onionists and Gladst0nian members are op-
posed 10 such action, on the ground that the
club comprises all sections OF the LlDeIal
party and that it would, therefore, be unwlse
to accentuate the division BY participating 10
active politics. A warm discussion Is ex-
pected to take placelat the meeting
The Gar Sits UP Late.
1t is reported that on his return to st. Pet
ersburg the Car called meeting OF all-his
ministers and several Of the grand dukes
and other mobiles. The conference sat from
seven in the evening until two In the morn
ing, and resumed its deliberations at noon.
The coroner's jury.
The coroner's jury at Dover rendered a
verdict that the collision between the w. A.
Scholten and the Rosa Mary was due to an
error of judgment on the part Of the Senol.
"a ON frtt trvfnc 10 the boyVa NJ
| the Rosa Mary, which was anchored, With
| out making allowance for the strong tide
running; and that the conduct Of the officers
| Of the Ebro, the rescuing steamer, was wor-
thy Of great praise. AT the instance OF tne
| coroner. the clause imputing an error OF
| judgement was eliminated from the verdict
Exchanging Compliments.
At banquet this evening by the Benehers
Of the Temple, the occasion being the formal
termination Of the Prince Of Wales's year as
Treasurer, Mr.. Phelps. the American Minis
ter, gracefully toasted the Prince. The
Prince returned the compliment. saying II
would not be right In Mr.. Phelps's presence
to say personally what he should like
to say, but he knew how cordially they would
| receive the toast, and was sure that all would
| concur in the hope that the day was very
| distant when the good feeling between the
| two countries should be marred or inter-
| his utmost in his humble way to promote
| that great end, and added an expression OF
| gratitude for the uninterrupted kindness
| which he had received from the Prince
who, he said, contributed 50 largely TO the
happiness OF the representatives OF foreign
countries, and especially to the happiness oi
all representing America, whether In a pub
lie or private capacity, who were worthy.
Opening the ReIchstag.
BERLIN, Nov. 24.-The Reiehstag opened
today. Minister Won BOettlcher read the
speech from the throne. The speech was
substantially as follows; Germany. in hel
foreign policy, has successfully endeayored
| to strengthen the peace Of Europe by the
| cultivation Of friendly relations with all oi
| the powers by treaties and alliances aiming
| to avert the dangers Of war, and to Jointly
| oppose any unjust attacks. Germany has nc
| aggressive tendencies; she has no wants 10
| be satisfied through victorious wars. An
unchristian disposition TO surprise neighbor.
| ing peoples Is foreign TO the German nature
| and TO the constitution Of the empire. The
| military organization of the country Is not
| calculated to disturb the peace Of her neigh.
| bors by arbitrary attacks. Germany Is
| strong In parrying surprises and In defend
| ing her independence. She wishes to be
come so strong that she can face with com.
| posure every danger,
"The meeting OF the Reiehstag comes at q
| which the Crown Prince has been visited
| fills the minds, not only Of the Emperor, but
| also Of his august allies and the whole o
/ Germany with anxious care. Nothing tina
human science and knowledge anI
careful tending can do will b.
left undOne Our eyes and prayers how
ever, are directed toward God. whose de
| creeS rule the destinies Of nations, as well a
| the life Of the individual man. Firm con
| idence in God and the faithful fulflment o
duty have been in all especially grave mo
ments the tried supports Of our people, ant
/ they will now also enable US to do justice Il
| the labors awaiting the Legislature.
There has been a gratifying improvement
| in the financial condition of the country, ant
| 1t Is expected that next year will show a sur
| plus Of nearly 50.000CC0 marks.
| bills will be introduced abolishing com
| pulsory contributions on the part of officer
and imperial officials to the widows aud OF
| phans' fund; increasing the corn duties
modifying the landwehr and landsturm sys
TEN so that 1t will be considerably strength
/ anQd rplatino t0 tha inanrauoa - o~kfs.r